Indonesia's National Data Center

Indonesia's National Data Center providescentralized data storage, processing, and hosting services for Indonesian government agencies. It supports critical functions such as immigration, investment licensing, and other public administration systems. It acts as the primary IT infrastructure backbone for the nation's digital government operations.

The ransomware attack on 20 June 2024 disrupted operations across over 200 government agencies, showing the center's extensive reach. As the national data facility, it stores sensitive government information and is tasked with maintaining continuity of essential services. The deployment of Lockbit 3.0 ransomware and the $8 million demand underscored the high value and strategic importance of the data it manages. Authorities refused to pay the ransom, opting instead for technical recovery efforts.

PT Telkom Indonesia and national cybersecurity agencies are collaborating to break the encryption holding data hostage and to conduct forensic investigations. While airport immigration functions have been restored, recovery efforts continue for other affected systems. The prompt does not explicitly state the organization's ownership, but the involvement of state‑linked entities indicates a close relationship with the Indonesian government. This incident highlights the center's role as a critical node in Indonesia's public sector IT infrastructure.